For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Galena, Illinois Travel Guide has been your connection to Galena's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Galena Shopping & Dining
When it's time for some retail therapy, head to Galena's Main Street where shoppers convene to treat themselves to something nice or to purchase unique gifts for friends and family at home. An old fashioned toy store, European chocolate boutique, cigar shop, wine tasting room, and antiquarian bookstore are just a few of the stores you'll find on Main Street. New shops are opening every season, so there's sure to be a handful that will meet your needs. Head to Main Street after a delicious breakfast at your Galena bed and breakfast, and you'll easily be entertained for a few hours and wrap up your shopping spree around noon, the perfect time to grab a bite to eat at one of the downtown restaurants.
When hunger strikes, you'll find you have dining options aplenty in Galena. The area boasts premier steak and chop houses, intimate cafes, pubs and grills, pizza and burger joints, as well as international fare, including Mexican, Italian, Chinese, and German. From brats and beers to soups and salads, you won't go hungry in Galena. Enjoy a quiet, intimate setting or a lively pub atmosphere, relax over a glass of wine at a fine restaurant or grab a quick bite to eat at a coffee shop or café. Historic Galena will tempt you with many delicious restaurants, and be sure to ask your bed and breakfast innkeeper for personal recommendations; you might be directed to a lesser known restaurant off the beaten track and served the most delicious meal you can imagine.
